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Pompano
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Common Name:
Pampono
Other
Names:
Moonfish, Threadfin Trevally
Scientific
Name: Trachinotus
carolinus
Habitat:
This fish can be found inshore especially along sandy beaches.
Distribution:
Widely distributed
Bait:
The best bait to use is sea lice (see bait).
Sea lice is fish's natural diet including other crustaceans.
Fishing
Strategy:
Pompano are very strong fighters and they will earn their freedom if
you are not on top of your game. Make sure you have the ideal tackle
and that the drag on your reel has been properly set. Once the fish has
been hooked try to keep the line tight. Use the waves to your advantage
while trying to land the fish.
Eating
Quality:
Excellent tasting fish
Tackle:
- Light tackle should be used
- Live sea lice works best
- Beach rod of 4 to 4.5 meters
Also
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